$94.95
Tired of replacing bell boots? Upgrade to the GatorBootz
Redesigned from the ground up, the one-piece polymer bell boot offers unmatched durability and protection for your horse. GatorBootz has a patented latch designed to be opened by humans but never by equines. The boots hold to the hoof, not soft tissue.
Gatorbootz’s are a 100% Polymer design. The bell portion is constructed of a moderately flexible plastic. The stiffer the plastic, the longer they will last. The patented latch is plastic and attaches with plastic rivets within the bell portion. This allows the boot to not fail but provides an eventual break system should the horse hang the boot on something.
The specially designed polymer construction is stiffer than traditional gum boots so they will not tear or deteriorate. GatorBootz will not retain moisture, which is perfect for turnout in wet weather or working in soggy conditions. It also makes clean up a snap. (For ThinLine fans, This boot does not have any ThinLine foam, it is simply a new design by ThinLine).
These boots are designed for longevity. The bell portion is made of the highest strength polymers (not found in any other bell boot). Designed primarily as a turn out boot. Patented neck and latch design allow this boot to fit without rubs. GatorBootz are the most durable bell boot on the market.They have an expected lifespan of 9 months to 3 years, perhaps longer! Initial test horses are past 36 months. GatorBootz comes with a one-year full product replacement guarantee.
The GatorBootz’s unique latching system makes it easy to release the boot with just two fingers. Simply hold the top of the boot in your left hand, buckle facing you, pull down and out with your right hand, the zip tongue needs to disengage at a 45-degree angle. The left and right boots are symmetrical, which means you don’t have to worry about left and right boots. To ensure your latch remains closed, slide the latch to the last setting.
If your horse gets the boot hung in something, the latch will break on the rivets behind the buckle, which is optimal for safety. In normal turnout and riding, the latch should stay securely closed. If you find the latch opens occasionally, your boot may be too small, simply contact us for a larger size. The latch may release in very aggressive situations such as cross-country riding or riding through heavy mud. If you do not want the latch to release, please secure it with a product like duct tape. This is frequently done with many cross country boots. Simply tape all the way around the boot, covering the latch. Boots generally do not release in daily situations like turn out.
New Design
New designs mean learning a new skill. This boot’s latching system is unique. Hold the top of the boot (black portion) in your left hand, buckle facing you, pull down and out with your right hand (also on the black portion), the zip tongue needs to pull down at a 45-degree angle. Once you do this it will become easy and second nature. We are able to release the boot on the horse with just two fingers. But horses cannot get the latch undone. Tips and tricks: if you find the boot a challenge to open the first time, spray a little wd-40 inside the latch. You will not need to repeat this after the first operation. Also, hose off your boot if the latch becomes encumbered with mud. It should release easily for you.
Emergency Release
Having challenges opening the boot? If your boot ever appears to be stuck, we have an emergency release system: simply place a hoof pick under the buckle, raise it up a bit and then the strap will slide out. This is not intended for frequent use, only if you need to quickly release the boot. Eventually, this method of removing the boot will stretch the latch, so you might not get your full three plus years out of them.
GatorBootz bell boot is 100% made in the USA. Injection moulding with overlay makes this boot a single piece, meaning fewer moving parts. Patented design creates a single assembly latch, securing the boot at a lower centre of gravity, leaving the ankle area flexible and free of rubs.
